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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Passed
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/05/2025
06/05/2025
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Suspend The Provision In Section 58-3-20(c) That Prohibits The General Assembly From Holding An Election Until A Final Determination Is Made By The Courts Regarding Its Review Of Congressional Districts For Calendar Year 2025; And To Suspend Section 2-20-15 For Elections By The General Assembly For Members Of The Public Service Commission During Calendar Years 2025 And 2026. - Ratified Title
AI Summary
This joint resolution suspends two specific legal provisions related to elections in South Carolina. First, it temporarily lifts a restriction in Section 58-3-20(c) that previously prevented the General Assembly from holding an election for congressional districts until all court reviews of district compliance were finalized, specifically for the 2025 calendar year. Second, the resolution suspends Section 2-20-15, which would normally govern Public Service Commission (PSC) elections, for the years 2025 and 2026, effectively allowing the General Assembly more flexibility in conducting these elections. The resolution will take effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval, providing the state legislature with expanded discretion in managing these electoral processes during the specified timeframe. The key implications are to remove potential legal barriers that might delay or complicate the election of congressional representatives and Public Service Commission members.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Act No. 74 (on 06/05/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0271&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/271_20250226.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/271_20250225.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/271_20250205.htm |
| Fiscal Note - S0271 2025-01-28 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/S0271%202025-01-28%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/271_20250128.htm |
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